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@codincoman9019

6 ай бұрын

It's a pitty that an influencer like you encourages the "amazing year-round solution" provided by the compromising compound of the "all weather/seasons" tyres through giving leads to such a bad "2 in 1" false promise. Because the only connection between the car and the road is the set of tyres and whoever doesn't care about him/herself and the others in the traffic (a simple matter of protecting life, the most precious gift) is really stupid (uneducated is still stupid) and dangerous. According to the tests that anyone can find on yt (I am not giving names), the measurements show very clearly that such "amazing solution for the whole year" is far below the winter tyres in the winter and far below the summer tyres in the summer. The only time that such a compromise would work well sometimes (mostly in the wet) is for a few weeks in the spring/fall (I am thinking on doing this - getting a 3rd set, of AW, tyres), around 7 degrees Celsius. The cost (an often used argument) is mostly the same, except the necessary changes (that are very good for rotations, checking the brakes, alignment, balance etc. - so the changes' cost is an excellent investment for the drivers that want to be better). While I destroy one set of Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and one set of Bridgestone Potenza Sport, others will get already to a third set of Michelin CrossClimate 2+ etc. I appreciate your channel and your approach, but please be more responsible about your (both direct and indirect) advices, as we need to educate for safe roads. Thank you!

I am not an expert on tires either, but I appreciate all this valuable information explained with such clarity and honesty because you never talk about brands, only about characteristics that we should know. Thank you for your time and sharing your experience and knowledge.

@GearsAndTech

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you enjoy it

@brianhawk1854

Жыл бұрын

Yea

The worst thing about winter tires is still having to deal with drivers who don't have winter tires.

@GearsAndTech

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@mplslawnguy3389

Жыл бұрын

I get by just fine without them in MN, never had an accident in almost 30 years of driving. Just have to know how to drive.

@mattmann1972

Жыл бұрын

​@@mplslawnguy3389well like he said. They're ok. If you visit anywhere that has a Mt. In the name I'm betting going 60 around a 45mph corner while descending said mountain is not in your wheelhouse. Mom was from Minnesota and Pops from Chi town, nice and flat as hell out there. I could drive racing slicks and "get by" out there.

@mplslawnguy3389

Жыл бұрын

@@mattmann1972 Going 60 in a 45 descending down a mountain in the snow is not in anyone’s wheelhouse lol.

@arun120977

11 ай бұрын

No the actual worst thing is reading comments from people who use them declaring their superiority over others.

Straight-up the clearest explanation I've heard. I run the same set-up in Maine that you use.

Bloody excellent video dude!! A lot of people would greatly benefit from the information you've laid out here.

I love how this channel answers those questions we all have at some point or another

@GearsAndTech

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you're finding value in the content. I have plenty more coming. Also, if you have something you want to know about just let me know.

Good thing about changing tires is you get a good look at the brakes etc. and can take action accordingly.

@dmitripogosian5084

6 ай бұрын

On modern cars you have brake sensor for that.

I am watching from Maghera Northern Ireland,Thank you for posting this very informative video,Keep up the good work

good info no one ever explained it this well before. thank you

You have a great sense of humor. I accept your credentials, and wish you success.

@GearsAndTech

Жыл бұрын

One of these days I've been meaning to do a q and a type video where I can actually talk about my credentials

Great video! Like the way that you compared each tire type. Even though we live on Vancouver Island with its relatively mild winters we change over to winter tires in November. The softer compound found on winter tires in cooler/cold temperatures ensures better/safer driving.

@GearsAndTech

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@svenhodaka9145

5 ай бұрын

I tried the Michelin Cross Climate 2. They are the unicorn tire. I use them year round now and live in the Canadian Rockies. I’m really amazed at how well they work.

I can’t think of anything missing from this video !! Absolutely amazing explanation !!

@GearsAndTech

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I would have to agree with you 100 percent. Tread pattern is important but rubber compound makes a big difference. Decades ago I was involved with dirt track racing and rubber compound was a big deal as well as for how the track was wet or drying out. So you are spot on with your information.

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the validation

I live in Ontario (south east). For 12 year with my 2005 Ford Mustang GT I used winter tires (in November, December, January, February and half of March) , then all seasons the rest of the time. That worked great for a 300 HP rear wheel drive vehicle. 2 years ago I got a 2020 Subaru Outback and I didn't get winter tires for it until this November. Manly do to expense but the car ran fine the winter with all seasons because it is 4WD. I decided to get some Michelin Latitude X-Ice winter tires on steel rims through FB marketplace for $600 (used for 1 season). We don't have any snow yet but now I can't wait for snow to see how the car with drive. Great video, you have a new subscriber.

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

You'll love it Check out our drifting videos of our imprezza from last winter. This year I have a new imprezza with studded winter tires for the track.

Thank you for sharing! Great descriptions.

@GearsAndTech

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

That's a great explanation of siping. I didn't understand this word the last time that I heard this word. As a Canadian I think that winter tires are absolutely necessary.

Thank You very much for explaining in detail ❤

Yeah definitely feel that I'm on NH we have three four months of summer the rest is winter great video and information 👍😃

This is The best video explaining difference between tires 💥 thank you 👍

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Ability of the driver is the most important thing for Winter driving. I came from a non-snow area and had to train myself in this. Had a 4WD vehicle, but bought "beater" cars in the many places I moved to for work. Would take these cars out in big snowed in parking lots and push them to see what they would do for steering and braking. Great fun, and it made driving them easy in normal situations where you took more caution.

@GearsAndTech

Жыл бұрын

I did the same thing when I was a kid. Now I just bought a car to take drifting on the ice over the winter and plan to get my kids out there too so they can practice

Thanks a lot for your outstanding video containing. Now I understand differences between the two. Thanks

@GearsAndTech

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great information. Guy Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 First time viewer and I subscribed.

Nice job. I have only one objection. You said summer tires handle bad in wet conditions, this is just not accurate. If the temperature is around 9°, 10°C and up, summer tires handle best in dry/wet conditions. No question, no competition, proven in many tests.. That's a fact. Thank you for making this video.

@tomcray7907

2 ай бұрын

Нет, всесезонки будут лучше при такой температуре и влажности.

Perfectly explained Thank you so much

@GearsAndTech

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Important Correction! Bridgestone Blizzak are not an All Weather, they are a Winter Tire. Bridgestone’s All Weather Tire is called “Weather Peak”

@OhYeaMista

Жыл бұрын

I think he said that…

@AngelArm1110

Жыл бұрын

Excellent tire that one! Very solid choice.

Your presentation is excellent general information. Having driven OTR trucks last century, in the 48 and Canada. There is a joke that there are only 2 seasons. Winter and Construction. When I lived in Colorado, I had the experience of winter tires failing during winter. I towed my Jeep from Denver to near Moab. Just a little bit into Utah, two of the Jeep tires started chunking, and failed. This happened during the first half of April. And I dealt with snow and ice over the mountains. Generally All Season tires are very flexible down to 45°f. But tires are very complex. Every brand has some garbage product lines. But even those tires can be excellent in specific situations. My current operational vehicles are 4wd diesel pickups and 4wd SUV's. My wife's Cummins powered beast requires a very tough tire. Our Ecodiesel has the same tire, but gets amazing tire life. Both are running General APT tires, which is an all weather tire, and have LSD differentials. My Jeep ZJ project vehicle has General AT2 tires. My daily driver '20 Dodge Durango has Continental HT tires which are similar to Michelin LTX tires. I had tried Toyo AT3 all weather tires. They were okay, and wore well. But were not as good as the General ATP tires or even the Continental HT's, on snow and ice. I tried Cooper AT Maxx tires as a tall and skinney experiment on my Ecodiesel. I had them siped while on the rim. The transformed from marginal on ice. To outstanding on ice, snow, and rain. Siping on the rim greatly improves many tires. I find that straight sipes work better than squiggly sipes. The squiggly sipes pick up bits of sand and gravel. Which diminishes traction. Ribbed tread designs offer a smoother quieter ride. But angled blocks give better traction while offering a smooth and guiet ride. I carry Auto Socks for a traction device. And have never had to use them. I travel between California, Nevada, Northern Idaho, and Colorado. My 51 years as a licensed driver. Tells me that summer tires are generally good for racing and drift cars. But siping can change that. But the shoulder of the tire is critical for longevity and handling. And angled tread blocks are are the best on any grade tire. But as you said, tires are very complex. And your presentation is excellent basic information for the common driver.

@GearsAndTech

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comments and the validation. Glad someone realized my explanation is a general understand for each type of tire, rather than get caught in the weeds arguing about a specific summer tire that's better than a specific all season, or vice versa.

Love the review!!!!👍👍were i am from Quebec always drive with winter tires and my all season tires in the another months of the year !!

Well researched, informative, and pleasantly presented. You got another subscriber!

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

4:46 "Here in Alberta we only have two real seasons- summer and winter" so sad but so true 😂

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Unfortunately And now winter has started

@hscurt

2 ай бұрын

Haha! So true, but I think fall and spring are each a weekend - sometimes just overnight!

I live in a Vancouver suburb. Problem is we get crazy snow for a couple of weeks a year. It looks like a winter wonderland, then we get our usual 5 to 6C weather with rain and it is gone for a couple of days. I used to forgo winter tires and just go with all weather until I moved to a higher altitude area. More snow and steep terrain. My 2019 Honda Accord now has winter tires but I still can’t get up steep hills. 😅

great job explaining the tire types. Most people have no clue.

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Thanks

Good video. I live in Edmonton, and I go with studded winter tires for 6 months of the year.

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Right on! Studded are great on ice

Biggest difference I would say is the compound . Winter tires remain soft and pliable in extreme cold / snowy conditions .

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@pflaffik

5 ай бұрын

So does Michelin Primacy 4 but its still not suitable for winter. But you got a point, Hankook winter tires are so bad because the rubber is unsuitable for winter, they are basically studded all-season tires.

@trevorgwelch7412

4 ай бұрын

@@pflaffik I Agree . Salt on roads will save lives . Take Care

@SiempreConTrasto

3 ай бұрын

@@trevorgwelch7412 Nope. There is much more grip on a loose snow than in salty mud.

@tomcray7907

2 ай бұрын

​@@pflaffikшипованные все жёсткие по резине, может быть только Йокогама более менее похожа по составу на зимнюю.

I’m watching this a year later and want to thank you for this, still pertinent, information. I put 10 ply all-weather, all-terrain tires on my F150 after my flat on The Dempster Highway in The NWT. I was thinking that the “all-terrain” would help in wetter conditions, but I don’t think they really do. Like you said, they’re okay in rain and snow, but not terrific. The beauty for me is that I have 4 wheel drive. So, when I’m in snow I use that. As well, I will hopefully be down south again this winter, so I won’t have to worry about swapping my tires out. Any thoughts on the all terrain?

@GearsAndTech

8 ай бұрын

All terrain tend to have chunky treads with lots of rubber. The slits in the rubber is what gives ice traction. Chunky rubber is good for deep snow

Thank you foir sharing this nice video ,its very usefull last 15 years I am driving in Toronto ON and never I useed winter tire only all season tire and I didnt have any problem ,I think if you have good brand of 4 season its not too bad if u drive in winter thanks again from Toronto

If All-Weather tires are almost the same compound as All-Season, just with better tread design, we should hopefully see a reduction in traditional All-Season and inductry move towards just having three choices again (summer, All-Weather, WInter)

@daveoconnor9878

6 ай бұрын

Nokias all weather have the best stopping. Distance on ice compared with winter tires

@mikemccormick6128

6 ай бұрын

@@daveoconnor9878 Nokia isn't available at my local tire place and I also needed wheels which I didn't feel comfortable ordering online for fear of getting the wrong specs. I ended up getting CrossClimate 2 so I hope that they will be good enough for West Michigan.

@7eis

5 ай бұрын

More choice more better, let the market decide

@daisyrose9968

5 ай бұрын

@@mikemccormick6128 Have you been to Washtenaw Ave in Ann Arbor, Michigan ??? i.e. The last time I was on Washtenaw Ave in Ann Arbor -- there was a place that it's only business was Tires and Wheels.

@svenhodaka9145

5 ай бұрын

@@mikemccormick6128The Michelin CC2s work really well winter and summer for me in the Canadian Rockies. They are on a MDX AWD.

I'm very impressed with this information.

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Perfect! Great information. Thank you

@GearsAndTech

5 ай бұрын

Glad I could helpn

Thanks for a good clear explanation. Greetings from Denmark

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Come back any time

The purpose of the zigzags and block pattern design is to create movable blocks of rubber that generate heat into tire compound to make it work and grip against the surface it runs on. That's why you don't see them on summer tires as that would just overheat them (as any winter tire does if you drive it in summer). For studless tires the grip is always the compound friction against the surface of the road, and the optimal temperature in the tire. If you look at the form of the contact patch of a tire against the road, it's flat - even less rounded than the tire itself. There is nothing "opening up". And those big grooves that are also seen on summer tire are for water / slush evacuation from the contact patch, and those on summer tires are completely enough to prevent hydroplaning on sensible speeds. Look at the aviation tires, they have only lateral grooves, even for planes without thrust reversals, and yet those planes are still able to land and stop on water-covered runways.

@hernes0071

Жыл бұрын

i was looking for tis exact comment. tire traction comes from rubber asphalt contact area, which means having water between them means less grip. bigger the grooves on the tire the more water it can displace into them rather than just loosing grip via aquaplaining.

@Jack-lo1uc

Жыл бұрын

The bit about heat generation is complete rubbish

@hernes0071

Жыл бұрын

@@Jack-lo1uc there is hundreds of factors its def is one of them but not as important as some of the other

@KimonFrousios

Жыл бұрын

Not at all comparable situations. Planes have the luxury of having a couple kilometers within which to stop and the trust that nothing will jump into their way. They also weigh a lot which helps clear water, the sudden spin up of the tires on touchdown heats them up, runways are designed to not let water pool up, and runways are straight and flat and clear of obstacles all around. And planes do take longer to stop in the wet. Meanwhile cars have to deal with turns, hills, worse road surfaces, and a lot of unpredictability. They do not have the luxury of safely skidding along for a bit.

@bremCZ

Жыл бұрын

That's not entirely true. Micro sipes have been designed to open on contact and close after contact for decades now. Look at the Goodyear Waffle Blade patent.

An excellent review - thank you.

@GearsAndTech

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I've gone through two sets, and halfway through my third, of all weather tires and my thought is they're a great compromise for cars/crossovers or light SUVs that see less than 10k kms per year. However heavier vehicles, or higher mileage ones, often benefit more from a dedicated winter tire's performance and splitting the mileage between two sets of tires; this seems to be a good compromise between tread and compound life. Thanks for a great video explaining the differences very clearly.

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Great point!

@scrambler69-xk3kv

6 ай бұрын

What a stupid thought. How much is your life worth? Do you want to risk sliding into oncoming traffic or into a tree. or maybe getting stuck and with no one around you freeze to death. I just do not understand some people thoughts. Quit being cheap and stupid. I don't know when this happened, but there was a time when people were smart enough to realize it is your life and everyone at a certain time of year knew it was time to install winter tires.

@Peter-yn8uy

5 ай бұрын

I disagree. I have a 1 ton service van. Nissan NV3500. I am a Refrigeration Tech. My van is loaded with tools and parts. Refrigerant containers. I have 6 right now at 50# each. I have probably 100,000 kms on my ALL WEATHER tires.

Excellent presentation

Excellent video. Thank you so much for all this valuable information. Channel Liked and Subscribed!

@GearsAndTech

5 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Try not to worry about what those haters say and think. I appreciate your time and work on this video.

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support

Great video. Being from Manitoba, and now living in Calgary for 11+ years who drives frequently to the mountains, there is nothing better than running winter/snow tires in the colder months. Some will say they drive on all-seasons and are doing fine and haven't gotten into accidents, which is great, but likely haven't ever driven on winter tires or they simply don't drive a lot to warrant the cost and effort to swap to another set of wheels. Having 2 sets of tires also reduces the mileage per year on each tire, so from a cost perspective, it can be justified while taking advantage of the increased performance/safety when you are using the right tool for the job. Also, this video would've been great to discuss about all-terrain tires for winter weather. not all are created equal. some have the 3 peak snow flake symbol and some don't. from my experience, my all terrains with 3 peak snow flake do really well in the winter, but are still no match for winter tires.

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Excellent points Perhaps I'll do an all terrain vs winter I agree about al terrain. They just can't hold up compared to a proper winter tire

great video :) thanks for it. 10:40 I saw a test of tyres where they test in different temp and wet/dry/snow/ice conditions. And suprisingly, summer tyres were better than winter tyres on dry road on -5°C. not by much, but they still worked fine. and they were still good on wet at 0-5°C but that was just water and not ice or something. It was clearly for the test. If there is only 1 cm of snow, summer tyres are sledge and the car is practically uncontrolable. It was tested in the middle of Europe, so there is long use of summer tyres, all-weather tyres works really well in cities most of the time and winter tyres are still the best option if you want to use your car as usual even during winter. We are obliged to have winter tyres from november 1st to march 31th but only if there is weather that could cause icing or snow on the road. it's little difficult, but basically, if there is +10°C or more and sunny, you don't need to have winter tyres.

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

That's a pretty specific test that created circumstances most drivers wouldn't face

Great review , thank you . I wished you had discussed tread depth on used tires and the legal requirements . Here in British Columbia , tread depth is checked by the police on the highways .

Super awesome explanation.. THANKS

@GearsAndTech

10 ай бұрын

You are welcome

From what I have read, most all weather tire actually have an improved rubber compound ( usually added soy based material) that allows the tire to stay relatively soft compared to their all season counterparts.

@GearsAndTech

11 ай бұрын

Yes. The compound is the difference

I've rolled on all season all my life living in northern Alberta. This winter will be my first time ever purchasing winter rubber. I drive a 2019 Jetta, and going with the Nitro 3

@mikemarshall7016

Жыл бұрын

You’ll be surprised at the difference!

@GearsAndTech

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Once you use a true winter tire you'll never want to go back

@TheGecko213

Ай бұрын

Only if you have space in your garage for a whole second set of tires

@gunit6815

Ай бұрын

@@GearsAndTech yup. I put my all season Nokians back on, and guess what 6" of snow. Spring time in Alberta!

I'm running All Weather tires here in WV. Thy work great, because our snow is really intermittent. We just had a snow that hit quick and the next day it was gone. If I lived in Canada, I'd definitely run winter tires.

@mplslawnguy3389

Жыл бұрын

I live in MN and good All Weather tires work. They're not as good as winter tires, but they can still get you by. You just have to know how to drive in the snow. Having 4X4 also makes a big difference. I think cars and other vehicles with 2WD benefit most from dedicated winter tires. I'm driving a Ram with 4WD and All Weather is more than enough to get me to where I need to go.

I bought some all weather tires as an experiment for summer and fall hunting. They were also all terrain tires. I figured I would switch to my winter tires later after hunting season and save wear on them. When the pandemic hit I figured I'd keep the all weather tires on for the winter since I wasn't going to travel anywhere far. I can tell you without a doubt they are nowhere near as good as a winter tire. They are a little better than the straight all terrain tire in snow and wet conditions but in winter they get too hard and don't grip as well as my winter tires. My vehicle is very old and the vehicle stability control and ABS don't function well or at all in cold weather if you don't have winter tires. With the winter tire these systems work very well. I live in NB and can get by with an all weather tire but getting by isn't good enough when the car in front of you on winter tires suddenly stops. You need to be able to stop as fast as every other car on the road. An all weather tire won't do it.

@gbej1

Жыл бұрын

I have to agree with you. I had all season tyres in my car and I live in the UK but recently we’ve had a lot of ice which in my opinion is actually more dangerous to drive on that low level snow as cars just skid around in. I had driven on ice with my all season tyres they felt treacherous especially as I leave home before dawn prior to other cars and sun warming up the road. I bit the bullet and change to winter tyres. The difference is light and day, probably the best tyre decision I have ever made. It was an expensive switch but it was a small price to pay for my safety, the safety of my car and the safety of others on the road.

@iffykidmn8170

Жыл бұрын

I think the verbiage used, in tire discussions is one of the most confusing aspects of it. I have never seen a A/T tire marked as all weather. However, I have seen and used some A/T tires with 3mountain peak rating. I run 3mtpk rated A/Ts late fall and switch to Blizzak for winter on my 4runner my wife runs Toyo Celsius CUVs on her AWD year around.

There were very few actual "all weather" tire before there were even "all weather" tire category in consumer market. All of them(only very few existed five to six years ago) were in AT/All Terrain Tire category, the most famous one probably would be Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac, it''s a very good AT tire, but also drives very well on snow and ice, it will outperform many winter tires in many winter condition, and will outperform most of winter tires in really really deep fresh snow. it's also studdable if it's ever needed. So I will say all weather vs winter, it really depends on which exactly brand/model of tire you are getting.

Here in Victoria B.C. Nokian all weather on Mitsubishi RVR is a perfect pair. Great for all the rain over winter, work well for the bit of snow we get , such as now. Much better than the all seasons by a mile.

@GearsAndTech

2 жыл бұрын

Yes for sure, anyone living along the cost of bc would benefit from all weather tires. The few times you get snow you don't have to worry. And the rest of the time they work fine

We have Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires that we use year round on both of our Subaru’s. We live in a very mountainous area of north central Washington state. We live 5 miles from town (25 miles from the city), on a private road that we have to plow and maintain ourselves. We get 5-7 feet of snow every winter and have found that the Cross Climate 2 tires are the best for us. We also have Cooper Discoverer A/T tires on our 4WD pickup. During the winter we put 260# of sand bags over our rear axle for better winter traction.

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Interesting, when we drove through that part of the world we were commenting on how many Subaru there are. Couldn't figure out why. This may explain it

@Doc1855

6 ай бұрын

@@GearsAndTech Yes, there are a LOT of Subie’s in our area. We get so much snow in our area. We drove Toyota’s for 40+ years and even though they were either AWD or 4WD we had to put studded snow tires on them every winter. We would drive year round on the factory tires until they wore out on our Subaru’s. We really do recommend the Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires for anyone. We’ve recommended them to both of my brothers and sisters in-law (they live in Montana USA). Both of them have now put them on their Outback’s and love them too. I was talking to my brother (he and his wife live in Portland Oregon, Lots of rain). I told him about the tires. He laughed and said that they already have them on their Outback. I know that your winters in Canada aren’t any worse than ours here in Washington, so next time you are looking for tires check out the Cross Climate 2. I will tell you that they’re not as good on ice as the Blizzac tires, but we get more snow than ice and we can use the Michelin tires year round. Enjoy your day, Sir

Well what you have described as an All Weather Tyre in Canada is called an All Season Tyre in the United Kingdom such as the Michelin Crossclimate 2 and Goodyear Vector 4, which both have the 3 Mountain Peak Symbol & Snowflake Symbol on the Tyre Sidewall.

@GearsAndTech

Жыл бұрын

We have 'all season' as well. But they seem to be getting more rare as the lines get blurred

Actually informational, thank you sir!

@GearsAndTech

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

SUPER INFO. THANKS

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

You are welcome

Very good explanation!

@GearsAndTech

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for the info …. Buying a new set of “ all weather “ in a couple of weeks for my ‘13 Prius

@GearsAndTech

7 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

Excellent explanation of tire types! Don’t discount your expertise; if you’re Canadian, you’re a winter tire expert!!! We live just south of Vancouver BC, in Washington; just got Blizzacks for my SUV and Michelin Ice-X’s for the wife’s Subie. Gotta stay safe!! In my opinion, pure winter tires are NOT optional Nov-Mar around here. Keeping the winter tires on their own wheels seems to be working out; the local tire shops will swap them for free. Storing 8 extra wheels is not convenient, but a small price to pay for safety. Cheers and safe travels from Bellingham 🇺🇸!

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping by

I have ran multiple Snows, Yokes, Blizzaks, Pirelli all snows.. Just bought Nokian G4 SUV's are amazing in the rain they are all weather....I am impressed I have not ran them in the snow yet however I believe they will be great based on reviews. The other Suv we have has Goodyear Weather Ready and they have been great as well...I like the Nokian's better in the Rain and on the dry pavement..

@GearsAndTech

Жыл бұрын

For some reason I like Nokian better than the other guys too. I'm not sure if it's Yeats of marketing or if it's actually better. But I feel good about them on snow and ice

@iffykidmn8170

Жыл бұрын

Please report back after running them in snow. Running Blizzaks on one SUV and Toyo Celsius CUV on the other, the CUVS are really good on snow and ice and heads and shoulders above an all season but do not match the Blizzaks on snow or ice. Providing location helps evaluating typical winter weather conditions. I am located in Minnesnowta. Haha!

@mattscott7037

Жыл бұрын

@@iffykidmn8170 The G4’s are on a 2021 Subaru Outback. I have to say they are an excellent snow tire. I do also have a 2013 Pilot. I did just put new Falken Wildpeaks on it. The day we received about 10 inches of snow and drove both vehicles up the same steep hill and stopped right in the middle. The Pilot I believe because it is heavier drove up it fairly easily with traction control on and later off. The Subaru did the same hill and made it however I did lose momentum and the car did not continue forward with all traction control on and off. Then I backed back down and the Subaru required a full throttle acceleration run up with x mode engaged to make it up. I tried to get both stuck. I believe the Honda was better because it has way more weight. Stopping and Cornering is excellent. Overall I would do the G4’s without hesitation. I have some experience with the Michelins in the Cross Climate 2 and they are a better tire. I sell cars so I drive a wide array of car with different tires and test them every chance I can. Hope this helps.

@iffykidmn8170

Жыл бұрын

@@mattscott7037 G4 vs Wildpeaks is telling as most find the Wildpeaks rubbish in the snow. No comparison to street driving but a group of us went up to some OffRoad trails this past weekend which have not been driven yet this winter we have had appx 50" of snow this winter which has settled to about 18"-24". My slightly lifted little 3rd Gen 4Runner spent about half the day breaking trail on 265-65-17 Blizzaks when it was not going back pulling Jeeps on 33"+ A/Ts, the few Jeeps that had modified aftermarket heavily sipped A/Ts and M/Ts did not struggle as much but the winter compound Blizzaks were still a better combo IMHO. I sure wish someone would offer a winter tire in something like a 265-275- by 75-17" as the taller profile I feel would help when plowing thru deep snow and anything taller I would have to do a body lift. In fairness I did have to be pulled backwards once while trying to bust thru a 3ft snow drift on a powerline right of way.

Best explanation I have seen!

@GearsAndTech

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like it

This is a great video but I don't think winter tires get HARDER in the heat and softer in the cold. I think they STAY soft in the cold and get TOO soft in the heat so they wear down super fast.

@a64738

Жыл бұрын

Yes, 100% correct... Winter tires get to soft in warm temperature, wears down crazy fast and give very little traction on dry and wet tarmac when it is warm.

@alansach8437

Жыл бұрын

Correct! That's why you can't, or shouldn't, drive on winter tires in temperatures over 40F.

@I_Santos_

Жыл бұрын

@@a64738 I’ve ran winter tires during an exceptionally hot summer and they weren’t that bad. They definitely felt softer than they should be. Compared to my performance all seasons, the winters felt a bit squirrely, whereas the harder tires feel more communicative and like they respond to directions; changes more immediately. It’s definitely noticeable, but it really wasn’t so bad. The winters did wear faster, that’s no surprise, but not nearly as badly as I expected, and I drove them hard. I do drive a sporty sedan with lower profile tires, so perhaps this mitigated the overly sore feeling. Anyway, it wasn’t too bad, but I definitely notice the improvement with proper tires. For my dad’s car, however, we have just put on winters all year. He rarely drives and when he does he doesn’t go far or fast. We preferred the best snow and ice traction, and the drawbacks are negligible with the way he drives. A few times I have taken his vehicle (an older light suv) on freeways and short highway drives in summer, and I wouldn’t say it’s a sporty ride. But it’s certainly acceptable. Especially for that vehicle type. But again, for his driving it’s plenty fine. Just my two cents on my personal experiences 🙂

@mikegirard4388

Жыл бұрын

That is correct. Anyone that’s driven a winter tire knows this. I’m actually debating if I want a winter tires in the Denver area because while its great only he morning commute 1-2 days a week it snows and all the times its under 40F. But boy afternoon it is often 50-60F and sunny when it snowed 3” and was 20F that morning. A 40F swing is typical all winter.

Funny that Canadians use "all season tires". In Norway, we only use one set of Summer tires in the summer, and then one set of real Winter (spiked/non-spiked) tires during the winter. All season and all weather tires are basically unheard of.

@iffykidmn8170

Жыл бұрын

and I always thought of Canadians as living behind the times.

Winnipeg is bitter cold and snow winters - last year twice a week blizzards, warms up to like -5 blowing and snowing, then immediately dived to -37 for 2 or 3 days, then blizzard again, and freezing. Cars were loosing their lower grills everywhere as that damp snow turns into rock, I would turn even moderately my Elantra and the sudden snow on the side (not driving in the ruts), I fully expected dents it was hitting so hard - it was like I was hitting cement or dried mud, and parking close to snow, that front would just rub like it was a cement curb - I had to be extremely careful and was often expecting damage when I looked at the car later (many cars - people would get stuck in like an entrance - and they would reverse and the lower front would break off). Plowing (often here 2 lanes become 1 as they just have no place to push it too, lane assist you dare not use) it is ice ice ice until they get sand down. My factory summers look GREAT but were just terrible in snow and ice - I am wanting all weather as rims and new pressure sensors are like an extra $600 now; and it takes ages to have them flipped twice a year. I am thinking to get all weather by the end of August perhaps. Snows and Rims (apartment so storage a problem - well an additional cost again) - but sensors alone are $50 each they say.

@thecount1001

Жыл бұрын

i spent 3 years there. i don't even understand now how humans inhabit the place. i would only ever own a full time 4x4 there with high clearance. basically a Jeep or lifted truck. i can't even imagine what it was like last year. i'd rather live in the NWT or Yukon, Wpg is mental.

@GearsAndTech

Жыл бұрын

You know what you're talking about

@GlennLaycock

11 ай бұрын

UPDATE: I got Bridgestone All-Weather in late September - they were outstanding last winter - like night and day. The bonus is that they seem better for 3 seasons, and it bumps the rating one notch up for stiffer sidewalls - with was fine as my tires have thick rubber on the side 16" rims - so extra stiffness is just fine. Worked out well in any case.

I've been using all weather tires for years now. A couple sets of Nokians, some Firestones on my old SUV that were surprisingly good, and now a set of Michelin Cross Climates on my new car. I find them to be a good compromise between convenience and winter grip. Most OEM all season tires are designed more for mileage and fuel economy than grip, in any conditions.

@vocel343

Жыл бұрын

Yep. I grabbed a set of Michelin Cross Climate 2's as winter ended last year cause I was fed up with my tires. I love them. I lose a bit of range, but I'll take that over getting stuck in a ditch, not being able to turn, and rear-ending someone.

@malice6081

Жыл бұрын

I use an all terrain tire on my vehicle because I drive a truck. All seasons work for my aunt as we live where winter is light and if it’s bad enough we use my truck.

@scrambler69-xk3kv

8 ай бұрын

Convivence, how much do you feel your life is worth? Dying is not very convenient as well.

@EnhancedNightmare

6 ай бұрын

​@@scrambler69-xk3kvdude with this approach you should have like 5 sets and put different ones every day based on weather lol.

@igorpotocnik7231

5 ай бұрын

@@scrambler69-xk3kv Then why don't you drive a tank?

@5:58 That's not an example of an all-weather tire. That's a General Altimax Arctic, which is a studdable winter tire (I had them without studs before). Also, the first time in the video you saw siping is in the All-season bridgestone tire you showed earlier. Siping doesn't have to be in a zigzag pattern Winter tires don't require to have UTQG ratings. All-weather tires have UTQG ratings marked on the sidewall

@GearsAndTech

Жыл бұрын

All excellent info

When we used to live in Manitoba, swapping out to proper winter tires is the norm, and it is common when you buy a vehicle, especially used ones, they would come with a set of winter tires. The province also has a winter tire program that allows you to pay it through your insurance, this is to encourage people to use winter tires and not end up in a ditch. But as we moved to southern Alberta where it doesn't get as cold, I find that all-weather tires a suitable alternative to maintaining two sets of tires, I also find it better in handling shushly road conditions, which we often get during chinook periods.

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Interesting perspective.

Εxcellent... congratulations... regards from Athens Greece...

@GearsAndTech

5 ай бұрын

Thanks

But yes very in dept and good explanation of different tires type.

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

I put some Bridgestone all weather tyres on my old ford fiesta as I live in the north of the UK where the roads get real slippery especially the roundabouts. What a difference. I will only buy all weather now

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

All weather or true winter tires. They make a huge difference

Here in West Michigan, 30 miles off the coast, we get what's called "lake effect snowfall." Translated, that means 3"-6" of snowfall above the forecasted amount. With three cars and two sets of tires, I own 24 tires. I am looking forward to trying the Michelin CrossClimate2 all-weather tires because they may cut my rubber investment in half.

@GearsAndTech

Жыл бұрын

Im finding the wear life is reduced on the all weather. Coupled with confidence in the snow and ice in true winter, I still run actual winter tires in the winter, and am looking at doing all weather in the summer. We dont get much of a fall or spring. Thats usually just a few weeks where we can look at swapping our tires over for the next season

@Jeff-rh8mq

Жыл бұрын

Please dont get caught up in the idea that this will work for you. There are many different factors here. Do you drive every day?... is winter stopping you from going out? What kind of car do you own 4x4 eg, How are your driving skills? etc! I have been in the business for over 40 yrs and understand that an ALL WEATHER tire is a gift but it's not. You will always give up something... traction as they wear,, road noise, alignment, longevity, most importantly pure winter traction... there is no tire that will do everything well. Saftey first!

@vicinvesta8349

Жыл бұрын

Think it is the same expenditure. 2 sets of tires last twice as long as one set of tires. True, you save on garage space and small hassle of replacing sets twice a year.

@drakewesterman9798

Жыл бұрын

U stud your tires

@bobyoung1698

Жыл бұрын

@@drakewesterman9798 Can't. Violation of state laws. They rip up the roads I guess.

I LOVE THE ARTIC CLAW WXI TIRES FOR WINTER

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Cool

I run BFG KO2's on my 2022 F150 and they are superb in snow. Superb. 3 Peak Mtn Snowflake rated.

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Awesome

Michelin ps4s fantastic in the wet. I use my firehawks in bc canada and are fabulous in the wet

TY. Now I know about winter and all weather. all season, which is what the retailer here in Indiana push are junk.

@GearsAndTech

3 ай бұрын

Glad to help

great video!! thanks G&T!!

Tire expert here. One thing you got wrong was in the summer tire wet handling. Most water is spat straight out the back. It doesn't get channeled to the sides as you suggest. Wide circumfrencial grooves are what gets rid of the water the most effectively and most of the best wet handling tires have big wide grooves in the centre. Also winter tread depth doesn't really change in passenger car application at all. Truck and SUV vary slightly but passenger car summer and winter tires are 99% 10.5/32 or 8mm regardless.

@GearsAndTech

Жыл бұрын

Awesome. If that's all I got wrong then I'm happy. Thanks for sharing.

We use 2 sets of tyres here in Finland. True winter tyres get ruined when using them at summer. The compound melts and the lamelles go bad if run at summer

@GearsAndTech

8 ай бұрын

Same issue here. Many people run them all season and just don't know they wrecked them

Tire shops where I live say that 'all weather' and 'all season' are the same thing and they only sell all season tires.

@GearsAndTech

7 ай бұрын

They don't know what they are talking about and you should go to a different shop

Interesting. They still use imperial measurements system in Alberta. It's very simple to understand, in Canada except BC's west coast all season tires are used from April to end of November and only snow tires for the remaining months. Any 'All season' tires have no traction in snow. That means accelerating and especially stopping, they just don't. A snowboard has more traction ! All weather tires are good in mild winter conditions but the problem is according to CAA, "Their rubber is stiffer than in conventional winter tires and less effective on icy surfaces. In other words, when it gets really cold out, all-weather tires don’t grip as well and all-weather tires wear faster than summer or all season tires so you get a tire that barely makes the grade in pretty well all weather and driving conditions." CAA-Quebec Automotive Advisory Services doesn’t recommend all-weather tires at all. The use of studs, for winter tires, is a double edged sword. Great on ice and hard packed snow but only at low speeds. Studded tires have reduced traction on asphalt and limited traction on ice at high speeds. For those who seek perfect tires you would be required to have on hand a set of; 1) 10 ply "deep lug" tires for hauling heavy loads or serious rocky off road applications. 2) Low pressure tires for very soft terrain and with heavier loads. 3) Rain tires are great in, you guessed it, rain or wet roads (when raining). 4) Racing tires a) slicks for drag racing on "dry" tarmac. b) CI for heat resistance C2 racing on hot abrasive tarmac. C3 Used for well balanced and versatility and all around racing. C4 Racing on twisty and curvy circuits. C5 Used for street racing. Green and Blue coded for wet and racing in the rain. You would need to check driving conditions choose which type best suited and have the tire installed. And what if the weather changed while at work ! It would make it unbearable not only the cost but all that space needed for storage. Obviously we look for a good all around tire for everyday use and in Canada it comes to two types. All season tires fit pretty much that requirement for the non winter seasons but never compromise on winter and only winter tires for that white season. Quality also plays a big part of tire choice. (Stay away from 'made in China') Made in China are cheap (Price) and some are not that bad but are prone to over heat and wear out very quickly. Remember, tires keep you from scrapping your *ss on the road and good tires can often stop two feet short of a collision. Tire pressure is paramount at all times. It saves from premature tire ware and keeps you off guard rails or out of ditches.

Lots of summer tires do excellent in wet (from rain) conditions often outperforming A/T style treads

@GearsAndTech

5 ай бұрын

That's true, but many don't handle extreme downpours well. As a general rule, the deeper the tread, the better it will be in wet. They make special designs in the tread pattern to move water away quickly, but with the same design and deeper tread it would do comparatively better. Similarly an old summer tire will do really bad against a new one in water

Winters differ by region. All season tires can focus on wet like Michelin crossclimate other in snow. I used Michelin for 3 years and it touched snow like three times. To be honest I was very satisfied with their performance. Never had better wet grip all year. It also worked good enough on snow. A big upside is that I didn't have to store other set and pay changes. Tires had more use overall so in cases of light use we would never reach state of "lots of thread left but too old".

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

That scenario certainly would be a good benefit

Not a bad video, but you got a few things wrong. 1. The optimal tire scheme is to use summer tires when the temperature is above about 7 degrees C and Winter tires when the temperature drops below 7. There may be some rare exceptions like when you drive frequently between different climate zones e.g. lowland to mountain etc. 2. All tires get harder when it gets colder. No exceptions. Rubber/synthetic rubber has a plastic state, a transition state where you have a hysteresis between plastic to glass transitioning and a glass state when the rubber becomes inflexible. The rubber blend in winter tires have a lower temperature transition point. It does not get softer when colder. 3. Summer tires are very good in rain. The most significant factors causing aquaplaning are worn tires and high speed. The deep groves running along the circumference is what channels the water away. In essence, don't be lazy, buy a set of summer tires for use above 7 degrees C and a set of winter tires for use below 7 degrees C and swap when the temperature is mostly below or above 7. This will give both best performance and best economy.

I use to live in the GTA. I used summer tires from May to October and I never had problems in the rain. They gripped very well and made my car like it was on rails. I used snow tires during winter. I now live in Halifax and run all weather/all terrain tires on my suv and winter tires on my wife’s car.

@GearsAndTech

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@ffmmain8673

6 ай бұрын

GTA San Andreas or liberty City?

@kevinW826

6 ай бұрын

@@ffmmain8673 Greater Toronto Area

Loving our Michelin Crossclimate2

I'd like you to do a review on Michelin CrossClimate 2 to a Bridgestone Blizzak in the real world during winter ice and snow.

@TheGecko213

Ай бұрын

What’s to review ? CC2 are all seasons and blizzaks are pure winter So CC2 won’t be as good in winter as Blizzaks Anything more is just hogwash 😅

Hi, thanks for the amazing video! How much winter driving conditions can a FWD civic with winter tyres handle?

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Pretty much anything you can throw at it. As long as you stay on the road you'll be good

I live in the Midwest USA. I have a set of summer tires I use 7ish months. Should I get winter or all weather tires? We do get some snow, some ice, but not a lot. We do get occasional days below 0F, but some winter days as high as 70F. Would it be ok to use winter tires for the occasional warm week? Or would I need to switch back and forth?

@GearsAndTech

8 ай бұрын

Some in Canada run winter tires year round You'll burn off the squishy rubber in one season if it's that warm there. Really you are best with all weather

I am deciding on 3Peak Snowflake AT tires for my Tacoma, or strict winter tires. We live in Alberta so it gets hella cold out here. I think if you live outside of a major city, then its safe to use a 3Peak AT tire with chunky tread as you will not have to worry about traffic, lots of quick stops and high population density. In the city, it's safer with a true Winter tire as it's basically you protecting yourself from all the other bad drivers out there.

@GearsAndTech

10 ай бұрын

Also in AB, based just outside of Calgary. For sure if you will be on the highway or around the other idiots on the road get something true winter rated. The ice traction is what you need. Out in the country an AT tire should be fine

@codincoman9019

6 ай бұрын

No. Once you get below 7 degree Celsius, winter tyres are the safest.

Just returned from a trip through B.C. M+S tires are acceptable now in winter on all highways including the Coquihalla.

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

True story I recall it used to require the mountain peaks. But the bc website for sure says m+s is fine

Greetings from Ushuaia, Argentina!

@GearsAndTech

Жыл бұрын

Hello and welcome

True Canadian... 11/32" depth, -10 deg Celsius temp. Would have got bonus points for using Fahrenheit for summer temps and Celsius for winter :)

@GearsAndTech

Жыл бұрын

Lol. Unfortunately I never understood temps in F. But I also only know measurements in feet and inches. I think my kids are fully converted to metric.

In Quebec you need them from 1 december to 1 march (by law) but people a getting in at mid/end october until mid april

I have all terrain tires and they don't have the snowflake emblem on it, but it does have the M+S on it.

I have a question... The tire you show at 5:57 appears to be the General Altimax Arctic (NOT the newer ARCTIC 12) - Were the Older Altimax Arctic tires NOT actual *WINTER* Tires??? - I have 3 sets of these OLDER Altimax Arctic on Small FWD Cars 185/70-14 (I have found having more sidewall on the 14" vs. 185/60-15 3-Season Tires, seems to aid in grip, also I get 6mm more ground clearance.) - When I bought these 5+ years ago, they were advertised as *WINTER* tires...I mean, I have had very good luck with them in snow/ice (I wish studs were allowed in MN) But if there would be a better (studless) tire, I would be open to suggestions...I will be replacing 2 sets in a year or two.

Here in Washington state if snow tires are mandatory for going over the mountain passes, if you are driving a Subaru, then the state police will all you to drive over the passes without winter tires. But the Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires are great on dry, wet, slushy and snow covered roads. Of course we always slow down while driving on bad roads but our Subie’s are Great on and off roads.

@GearsAndTech

6 ай бұрын

Our ice drifter last your was a subbie. I gave that to my son for his 16th birthday. So I went and bought another one for my ice drifter this year

@Doc1855

6 ай бұрын

@@GearsAndTech Our son is in Med school in Seattle. He wanted a Forester Wilderness for his college car. We bought him a 3 year old Crosstrek Limited with less than 30K miles. We told him that after Med School he could buy whatever he wanted. Furthermore the Crosstrek is small enough to get around in the city easier. He’s had it now for a few months and appreciates the car. He’s already put a set of A/T tires on it, so we know he’s taking it off road. It has the 2.5L engine. We thought it would be better for going over the passes between Seattle and our house. After he finishes Med School, perhaps he’ll buy us a Wilderness. I’m sure your son is enjoying your old Subie.

hello very good video What tire do you recommend for a light truck 235 75r15 Thanks greetings